Heritage Assisted Living – Fountain City
Assisted Living · Knoxville, TN

Overview of Heritage Assisted Living – Fountain City

Heritage Assisted Living – Fountain City offers a close-knit community to call home in Knoxville, TN. This one-story home is in a quiet and safe neighborhood. Explore and enjoy being close to several attractions in Knoxville, including the Knoxville Museum of Art and the McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture while the local senior center is also close to shopping centers and restaurants.

This community encourages you to become active in the community and offers scheduled activities and social events for you to partake in. There are a limited number of community members, so there are plenty of opportunities to get to know your neighbors. The on-site salon shop is another convenient opportunity and will keep you looking your best. Enjoy three nutritious meals every day, and housekeeping services. Experience the warmth and hospitality of Heritage Assisted Living in Fountain City.

(865) 688-3800
Walk Score
Walk Score: 51 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

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Building Type: Single-story

Types of Care at Heritage Assisted Living – Fountain City

Assisted Living

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Tennessee

Heritage Assisted Living – Fountain City is located in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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CHOICES Program

TN Medicaid CHOICES

Age 65+ or disabled
General Tennessee resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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Managed care model; high rural demand.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Tennessee Options for Community Living

TN Options

Age 60+
General Tennessee resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
TN

Limited funding; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Tennessee Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General TN resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
TN

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Tennessee Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; TN resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
TN

Includes grandparent caregivers; high rural demand.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Tennessee VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General TN resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
TN

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Elderly Nutrition Program

Tennessee Elderly Nutrition Program

Age 60+
General TN resident; no income limit but prioritizes low-income.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TN

Serves ~50,000 annually; 200+ congregate sites plus Meals on Wheels.

Benefits
Congregate meals ($5-$7/meal value) at senior centers Home-delivered meals ($5-$7/meal)

Property Tax Relief Program

Tennessee Property Tax Relief Program

Age 65+
General TN resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).
Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000/year household, excludes half of Social Security
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
TN

Rebates up to $1,000; serves ~100,000 annually.

Benefits
Tax rebates (~$250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000)

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Address 6.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Knoxville's city center to Heritage Assisted Living – Fountain City's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 4.34 miles to nearest hospital (River Valley Health)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Heritage Assisted Living – Fountain City

What neighborhood is Heritage Assisted Living – Fountain City in?

Heritage Assisted Living – Fountain City is in the Forestal Apartments neighborhood.

Is Heritage Assisted Living – Fountain City in a walkable area?

Heritage Assisted Living – Fountain City has a walk score of 51. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the address of Heritage Assisted Living – Fountain City?

Heritage Assisted Living – Fountain City is located at 144 Felix Rd, Knoxville, TN 37918, United States.

What is the phone number of Heritage Assisted Living – Fountain City?

(865) 688-3800 will put you in contact with the team at Heritage Assisted Living – Fountain City.

Is Heritage Assisted Living – Fountain City Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Heritage Assisted Living – Fountain City is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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